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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Telecommunications Interagency Working Group within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the safety of telecommunications workers. The bill requires the group to submit a report with its recommendations to Congress, the Secretary of Labor, and the FCC within one year. It also directs the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the FCC Chairman, to issue guidance on how states can address the workforce needs and safety of the telecommunications industry. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the number of skilled telecommunications workers needed to build and maintain broadband infrastructure in rural areas and the wireless infrastructure for 5G technology.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
John Thune (R)*,
Jerry Moran (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75. (on 02/15/2022)
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